Free Program · 7 Steps

A Consistent Swing in 7 Steps

A free program, in this order: a solid grip and posture, a good start of the backswing, rotation, the swing plane, the follow-through, and finally, a calm and consistent tempo.

About an hour and a quarter of videos, all in French. Work through one step per practice session, and move on to the next one when the “validated when” box is checked.

1. 1

   Running the Club Properly

   The hallmarks of a good grip: the club in your fingers, at mid-height, with the V-shapes of your hands facing the right direction.

   22 minHow to Hold a Golf Club: Tips for BeginnersFlorent Alès · video in French

   Validated when: You take your grip without looking, and the V-shapes formed by your hands point toward your right shoulder.

   I completed this stage
2. 2

   Adopt a posture that allows for rotation

   Bending your knees too much restricts rotation: two simple guidelines for proper posture.

   7 minBending Your Knees at the Address: Use the Shoelaces as a GuideSimon Camirand · video in French

   Validated when: At address, your knees are above your shoelaces and your back remains straight.

   I completed this stage
3. 3

   Starting the Backswing Correctly

   At the start of the backswing, the face should still be facing the ball as the hands pass the right thigh.

   9 minClubface at the Start of the Backswing: Keep It Looking at the BallSimon Camirand · video in French

   Validated when: In front of a mirror, your face is looking at the ball when your hands pass your thigh—10 times out of 10.

   I completed this stage
4. 4

   Turning During the Backswing

   Extend your right arm backward as if to show off your chest: your body turns instead of raising your arms.

   6 minBackswing Rotation Exercise: Open the Upper BodySimon Camirand · video in French

   Validated when: At the top of the backswing, your back is facing the target.

   I completed this stage
5. 5

   Finding the Right Swing Plane

   An alignment rod extending from the handle, pointing toward a line on the ground halfway up the slope.

   9 minAlignment Rod and Swing Plane: The Complete ExerciseSimon Camirand · video in French

   Validated when: With the shaft, the extension of the handle points toward the line on the ground halfway up, 8 times out of 10.

   I completed this stage
6. 6

   Regaining footing on a downhill slope

   The pelvis initiates the downward movement: translation, rotation, then extension.

   10 minGolf Swing Follow-Through: Translation, Rotation, ExtensionKevin Faivre · video in French

   Validated when: At the finish, 90% of your weight is on your left foot, and your right heel is off the ground.

   I completed this stage
7. 7

   Keep a steady tempo

   The same feeling of speed going up and down, then hold the finish for three seconds.

   12 minSame speed on the upswing and downswing: slow down your swingSimon Camirand · video in French

   Validated when: Out of 10 attempts, you can hold your finish for three seconds without losing your balance.

   I completed this stage

Further Reading

All lessons on this topic: The Complete Guide to the Swing →